Iran holds a special place among the countries with missile industry, Iranian Defense Minister Hussein Dehghan said. He added that the country is left behind by the US, Russia and China is this sphere, tasnimnews website reported on Dec.20.Dehghan said Iran has achieved great success in the missile industry in recent years, adding that the country will not allow anyone to doubt its missiles. The minister said Iran seeks to increase the hitting accuracy of the missiles and the time of avoiding the radar.
Dehghan said that ensuring Iran’s national security and the security of sacred worship places in Iraq is a ‘red line’ for Tehran.
“If the ‘Islamic State’ or any other armed group touches the sacred places of worship, Iran will not sit back,” the defense minister added.
He said the US and Israel will not dare attack Iran.
“If these countries could do anything, they would undoubtedly do it. Nevertheless, taking this seriously we are preparing,” he added.